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Recent Compromise on Filibusters Damaged an American TraditionThe recent compromise on the possible filibuster of at least one of Bush's judicial nominees has been hailed by many as a great sign of bipartisanship and Senate cooperation. In truth, it will be remembered as an awful time in Senate history.
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Newsweek Under Attack for Shedding Truth About Guantanamo BayThe recent spike of violence in the Muslim world has largely been blamed on Newsweek, which wrote that American interrogators in Guantanamo Bay "flushed a Koran down the toilet" to incite a reaction from the detainees.
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Leaving All Children Behind: Bush's Policy on Education Earns a Failing GradeIn 2000, George Bush made a promise to increase funding for education, so that he would "Leave No Child Behind". As soon as he came into office, he raised the testing standards for students, but never gave them the ability to meet those standards.
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How a Bill Becomes a LawTo pass a law in Washington, you need the approval of Congressional committees, subcommittees, and both Houses of Congress. Passing a law can be a daunting and lengthy experience.
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Antonin Scalia and the Judicial Branch are Causing a Lot of ConcernThere has been much speculation recently about our third branch of government, the judiciary. What happened to being impartial?
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Celebrities in PoliticsWe all know about the big names in Hollywood who upon becoming famous, suddenly develop brains and an intellectual aura, and go out and preach about political issues. Here are some of their stories.
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The Bush Administration: Give Us Money, We Give You HelpThe Bush Administration has consistently been ignoring the truth about the problems of gun violence, and has instead chosen to listen to the gun lobby to formulate laws.
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Feeling the Squeeze: Gas Prices Continue to RiseGas prices have been going up rapidly recently, and the price of a barrel of oil is higher than anyone could have predicted. If the United States does not adopt sensible energy policies, and environmental reforms, there's no telling what might happen.
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Broken Record: A Look at the Consequences of Failed U.S. PoliciesIn the month of February, the United States hit another record trade deficit, this one topping $61 billion. The results of the trade deficits are clear- a near worthless U.S. dollar, massive inflation here at home, lower wages, and higher unemployment.